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Manufacturing

Dec 1, 2022

Production starts in Greer for the new BMW XM

Production of the BMW XM has begun in Spartanburg County. It is the first high-performance vehicle with an electrified drive system from the BMW M line. BMW Manufacturing, which says the future has a place for both electric and gas

Nov 17, 2022

See scenes from the 2022 South Carolina Manufacturing Expo (PHOTOS)

Check out photos from the 2022 Manufacturing Conference & Expo.

Nov 15, 2022

BMW opens $25M accessories center near Greer plant

BMW of North America opened a new Vehicle Accessories Center in Greer to enable the company to “factory install” a range of vehicle accessories on the BMW Sports Activity Vehicles built nearby at Plant Spartanburg.

Nov 9, 2022

Graham: Electrification of automobile is too big for any 1 company

Amid the exuberance during BMW's recent announcement of $1.7 billion investment in two Upstate projects, it was Sen. Lindsey Graham who, though full of praise for the automaker, said BMW can't do it alone

Nov 9, 2022

Manufacturer to invest $26M in new Laurens County facility

A supplier of automotive and industrial racking products will expand its S.C. footprint with new operations in Laurens County. Motor City Racks said in a news release from the S.C. Commerce Department that it will invest $26 million.

Nov 7, 2022

Commerce secretary: South Carolina manufacturing leads a robust time of growth

South Carolina is enjoying one of its busiest years on record for business recruitment, and manufacturing is leading the way, according to Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. He joined leaders from three of the state&rsqu

Nov 4, 2022

Screwmatics owner honored with Spangler award for lifetime achievement

Thomas Hogge was presented the Chuck Spangler Outstanding Manufacturing Lifetime Service Award today during the SCMEP Salute to Manufacturing Awards.

Nov 4, 2022

S.C. Manufacturing Conference: Words of wisdom, inspirational voices of women in manufacturing

“When one of us wins, all of us win,” said Nika White, president and CEO of Nika White Consulting and event moderator, when she took the stage.

Nov 2, 2022

Manufacturer to establish East Coast operations in Mauldin

EPC Power, a producer of utility-scale power conversion products, will spend $5 million to establish operations in Greenville County, where the company will create 150 new jobs.

Nov 2, 2022

ANNOUNCING: SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo returns

Meet professionals from across the Southeast to discuss the latest manufacturing trends and topics, become inspired and immerse yourself in manufacturing culture at the most significant manufacturing event of the year.

Nov 1, 2022

BASF in Seneca recognized for support of veterans

BASF in Seneca was recently recognized for its support of area veterans and their families with the Hammer Award, a national honor distributed by Purple Heart Homes, which provides housing solutions for disabled and aging veterans.

Oct 24, 2022

Ready-to-eat sandwich brand breaks ground at $39M Greenwood facility

A company known for its sandwiches and other “delicious eats for people on the go” broke ground at its new facility in Greenwood County on Tuesday morning. Greenwood County’s newest industrial partner, E.A. Sween Co.